Jude Bellingham triggers confusion over FIFA’s new rule during England’s World Cup draw/ Image: X England midfielder Jude Bellingham became the centre of a fresh World Cup controversy during Tuesday’s goalless draw with Ghana after television cameras captured him covering his mouth while speaking to Ghana captain Jordan Ayew. With FIFA’s new mouth-covering rule already…
Gurindervir Singh (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: A carefully preserved Rs 500 note, tucked inside the back cover of his mobile phone, has travelled every step of sprinter Gurindervir Singh’s remarkable journey. The folded note, which the national record holder calls his “lucky charm”, is a reminder of his days of struggle — he would find…
NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma is on the brink of rewriting cricket history as she prepares to take the field against Bangladesh in India’s fourth Group A match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday.The 28-year-old off-spinner is currently tied with former India pace legend Jhulan Goswami as the leading wicket-taker…
The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground hosts its first Women’s T20 World Cup match of the tournament today, adding another layer of intrigue to an already high-profile contest. The venue will also stage the final, making every opportunity to understand conditions particularly valuable. Recent numbers suggest Lord’s is not necessarily a batter’s paradise. Since 2025, the…
Image from the 146th Session of the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games received greater clarity on Wednesday after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved a revamped host selection process that will culminate with the announcement of the winning bid in mid-2029.At the IOC’s…
NEW DELHI: India A’s tour of Sri Lanka enters its multi-day phase with the start of a two-match unofficial Test series, offering several emerging stars a golden opportunity to strengthen their claims for higher honours in red-ball cricket. Led by wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, India A will take on Sri Lanka A in a pair of…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi during a training session. (AP Photo) Argentina’s FIFA World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi showed once again that age is just a number, marking his 39th birthday not with a lavish celebration but with an intense workout session in the gym.On Wednesday, Messi turned 39 and stepped into a new chapter of his…
Harry Kane and Ghana witch doctor England’s goalless World Cup draw against Ghana sparked attention both on and off the pitch after a Ghanaian witch doctor claimed he had placed a curse on England captain Harry Kane and later “released” it following the match.Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-proclaimed spiritualist who previously claimed responsibility for a…
Have you ever wondered why you feel anxious when you face the unknown? The answer lies in evolutionary biology, which dictated that those who maintained a healthy scepticism survived while those who went poking for trouble shuffled off their mortal coil. Familiarity doesn’t breed contempt; it actually gives us a warm feeling. Football fans sadly…
England’s Ben Stokes (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes has admitted he apologised to his teammates after returning for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand cricket team. Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson missed the second Test after being investigated for allegedly breaking the team’s midnight curfew following England’s win…
